“UFC Gyms has been huge for us,” said White. “It’s been an incredible, incredible business for us.”

Although the re-branding might increase the number of douchebags in your neighborhood who claim that they “train UFC,” this is a positive development for MMA awareness. Not only are the existing UFC Gyms massive (some up to 40,000+ square feet) and well-outfitted with the latest training equipment, they also feature a crapload of classes that help introduce members to the basics of MMA. For example, the class list for the Concord facility includes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Judo, MMA Wrestling, San Shou, and “Hot Hula,” the art of mesmerizing an attacker with your gently swaying hips before savagely kicking them in the balls. Children welcome!

No, these are not legit MMA training camps, and they don’t promote themselves to be. But for MMA fans who just want to burn some calories and learn a few techniques, these places look pretty sweet. I can’t speak from personal experience, though, so if any of you have had good/bad experiences with UFC Gyms that you’d like to share, please drop ‘em in the comments section, or e-mail tips@cagepotato.com to protect your anonymity.

Sweet. Somewhere I can wear my affliction shirt and talk about Jesus bro

ArmFarmer- January 7, 2013 at 1:52 pm

I went to LA Boxing for a while. The striking is mostly a cardio work out. Don't expect to learn how to fight. The bjj on the other hand was pretty sweet since there was only like 5 or 6 guys per practice. It was almost like 1 on 1 bjj coaching plus striking cardio for 60 bucks a month. Wish there was one around here.

O Chan- January 7, 2013 at 1:45 pm

Well, looks like we got a new form of the McDojo coming to a strip-mall near you!

I went to a UFC gym, and the BJJ instructor was showing us this sweet armbar defense he learned. It was kind of boring, though, because he let the guy try to armbar him for such a long time that he fell asleep from boredom. I think there is a YouTube video somewhere.